Subtract 20/45 from 16/49
16/49 - 20/45 is -52/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
16/49 = 16 × 45/49 × 45 = 720/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
20/45 = 20 × 49/45 × 49 = 980/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/2205 - 980/2205 = 720 - 980/2205 = -260/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/441
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